The City of Asheville held a 911 remembrance ceremony downtown Friday. The event honored the 2,996 people who died during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and on hijacked United Airlines Flight 93.

The Asheville Fire Department Honor Guard placed a wreath in honor of those who died.

Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper made remarks during a 911 remembrance ceremony downtown Friday. The event honored the 2,996 people who died during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and on hijacked United Airlines Flight 93. The Asheville Fire Department Honor Guard placed a wreath in honor of those who died.

Asheville Fire Chief Scott Burnette made remarks as well.

Scenes from the City of Asheville during a 911 remembrance ceremony .

The flag was flown at half staff outside of City Hall.

Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer made remarks during the ceremony.

Scenes from the City of Asheville during a 911 remembrance ceremony .

Scenes from the City of Asheville during a 911 remembrance ceremony .

Scenes from the City of Asheville during a 911 remembrance ceremony .

Scenes from the City of Asheville during a 911 remembrance ceremony .

Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper made remarks during a 911 remembrance ceremony downtown Friday. The event honored the 2,996 people who died during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and on hijacked United Airlines Flight 93. The Asheville Fire Department Honor Guard placed a wreath in honor of those who died.

Scenes from the City of Asheville during a 911 remembrance ceremony .

Scenes from the City of Asheville during a 911 remembrance ceremony .

President Obama ordered all flags to be flown at half staff Sept. 11, on what has become known as Patriots Day.